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Following The Washington Post report that at least two departments had been targeted by Russian state hackers, the US government on Sunday confirmed that its computer networks had been hit by a cyberattack.
“We have been working closely with our agency partners regarding recently discovered activity on government networks,” a spokesperson for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told AFP.
“CISA is providing technical assistance to affected entities as they work to identify and mitigate any potential compromises.”
The Washington Post said the hacks were linked to an attack last week on cybersecurity firm FireEye, which said its own defenses were breached by sophisticated attackers who stole tools used to test customers’ computer systems.
FireEye said it suspected the attack was state-sponsored.
US media reports also said that breaches had been taking place for months and the FBI was investigating a group working for the Russian foreign intelligence service, SVR.
It was also reported that the same group hacked US government agencies during the Obama administration.
“The United States government is aware of these reports and we are taking all necessary steps to identify and remedy any possible issues related to this situation,” National Security Council spokesman John Ullyot said.
According to the reaction of Russia’s embassy in the US, the report was described as “unfounded” media claims, the embassy also denied any role in the alleged attacks.
“Malicious activities in the information space contradicts the principles of the Russian foreign policy, national interests and our understanding of interstate relations,” the embassy said in a statement on its official Facebook page.
“Russia does not conduct offensive operations in the cyber domain.”
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